This is the fifth step in the REDCap training series. In this training, we will discuss using the MyCap mobile app for data collection. We will cover features such as: Creating participants Creating tasks and schedules Active tasks and their unique data output Direct messages and announcements This training is a demo and not hands-on. After this training, you will have a basic understanding of the MyCap mobile app for REDCap. Register by clicking the virtual event link above or by going...

EndNote is a reference management tool that helps you to easily gather together your references in one place, organize them, and then insert them into papers and format them in a style of your choosing. This session will walk you through the basics of using EndNote to collect and format your citations. The class will be hands-on, and there will be time for questions at the end.PLEASE NOTEAdvance registration is required to participate on Zoom. Registrants will be emailed the Zoom link 30 minutes...

Do you want to maximize your time spent searching for funding opportunities or potential project collaborators? Join us to learn how Pivot can save you time and effort in identifying the right funding opportunities for your research lines as well as identifying collaborators with the relevant expertise.Register here. The RDO will send a calendar invitation and room location upon registration.

This is the sixth and final step in the REDCap training series. In this training we won't use REDCap at all. Instead, we will cover ways to view and manage your exported REDCap data in Microsoft Excel and Sublime Text such as: Populating data from one Excel sheet to another with vlookup() Seeing specific data with column sorting and filtering Ensuring data is cohesive by creating tables Looking at how data relates to other data by creating pivot tables Transforming unusable data to a...

Both Scopus and Web of Science are multidisciplinary databases that allow you to measure scholarly impact. This hands-on session will show you:• how to quickly find the articles you need for you research or systematic review in each database• how to track an article’s cited and citing references in each database• how to find journal ‘Impact Factors’ using the Journal Citation Reports of Web of Science• how to determine an author’s h-index• how to identify a researcher and her/his publication...

An Online Curator Talk with Elizabeth Yale, Damien Ihrig, and Giselle SimónJoin Elizabeth Yale, Damien Ihrig, and Giselle Simón, co-curators of the Main Library Gallery’s Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education exhibition, as they step into the world of paper technologies and movable books. Explore how the fascinating craft of paper engineering supported scientific exploration, entertained through playful designs, and continues to ignite imagination in contemporary art and science.Regis...

Take a tour of some new (and some well-established) apps for your mobile device or smartphone! At this informal workshop, you’ll not only be shown a variety of tools for both academic and clinical use but also invited to share your own examples and experiences. If you don’t have a mobile device, don’t worry: The only necessary smart device is you!PLEASE NOTEEnrollment in HOW is open to all University of Iowa affiliates and residents of the state of Iowa. Advance registration is required for Zoom...

This training will provide an in-depth look at TriNetX and show you how to use the tool. We will go through building a study, searching for a specific population, and finally what information you can gather from the specific cohort. We will also discuss next steps on getting data extracted for research. After this training you will have a thorough understanding of how to use TriNetX and what the process is to get data extracted for research studies. Register by clicking the virtual event link...

Join co-curators Giselle Simón, Elizabeth Yale, and Damien Ihrig for a special guided tour of the current University of Iowa Libraries Main Library Gallery exhibition, Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education. All are welcome to attend this free event, which is being held in partnership with the Iowa City Book Festival.About the exhibit: Paper Engineering in Art, Science, and Education showcases the fascinating world of movable books and paper technologies. The exhibition invites...

This is the first step in the REDCap training series. In this training, we will build a new REDCap project from scratch and cover basic features such as: • Building forms with proper field types and validation • Assigning user permissions • Project backup and overview with data dictionary, codebook, pdf, and xml • Ensuring your project works properly by testing with real world application • Making mid-study modifications safely after having started data collection in production • Creating...